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Anyone running Vista Ultimate 64 Bit successfully?
I have been looking for a new laptop for a while now. Been through two Dell laptops to no avail. The first one had issues with the software that I could never bet fixed. The second one had issues with the LCD that after 3 new replacement laptops and 2 screen swaps, could not be resolved. Now I am back to square one. :dizzy:
I am now considering an HP HDX18t for about $700 less than the last Dell that went back. It appears to be a much better built system too, but they do not offer XP Pro downgrade as an option. My choices are Vista Home 32 or 64 Bit ... or Ultimate 64 Bit. Currently this is what I have configured...
# – Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
# – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz)
# – 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
# – 500GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
# – 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
# – 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
# – Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
# – Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
# – Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
# – Full Size Backlit Keyboard
# – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
# – System Recovery DVD with Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
$1868
For $200 more I can get a Q9000 Core 2 Quad processor, DDR3 memory and 1GB video card. I opted out of this because I do not play games and did not think it would be worth the extra cost.
I like the 18" screen and the fact it weighs about 2lbs less than my current 17" laptop, but I am very concerned about the Vista 64 Bit having issues of some kind or another. Therefore I am curious if others are running Vista 64 Bit successfully.
Thanks!
I have been looking for a new laptop for a while now. Been through two Dell laptops to no avail. The first one had issues with the software that I could never bet fixed. The second one had issues with the LCD that after 3 new replacement laptops and 2 screen swaps, could not be resolved. Now I am back to square one. :dizzy:
I am now considering an HP HDX18t for about $700 less than the last Dell that went back. It appears to be a much better built system too, but they do not offer XP Pro downgrade as an option. My choices are Vista Home 32 or 64 Bit ... or Ultimate 64 Bit. Currently this is what I have configured...
# – Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
# – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz)
# – 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
# – 500GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
# – 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
# – 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
# – Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
# – Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
# – Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
# – Full Size Backlit Keyboard
# – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
# – System Recovery DVD with Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
$1868
For $200 more I can get a Q9000 Core 2 Quad processor, DDR3 memory and 1GB video card. I opted out of this because I do not play games and did not think it would be worth the extra cost.
I like the 18" screen and the fact it weighs about 2lbs less than my current 17" laptop, but I am very concerned about the Vista 64 Bit having issues of some kind or another. Therefore I am curious if others are running Vista 64 Bit successfully.
Thanks!